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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

The Island of Dominica - Exotic Place in the Middle of the Caribbean

A Guest post by: Julia Dawson

The island of Dominica
is one unique and exotic place, situated in the Caribbean region. Its total
territory is only seven hundred and fifty square meters, but it has collected
so much beauty that it is hard to see all of it just for one trip.You will not be mistaken
if you suggest that he name of the island came from the name of the day of the
week, on which Columbus spotted the island back in the past.

The culture of the island will be interesting
for everyone who comes to visit. The place has been home for many tribes and
people during the centuries. The European culture was also very important as
many settlers came here especially from Britain and France in search of new
life and treasures.

The music is significant
part of the local culture and the life of the men and women living on the island. Since 1997 the locals
are celebrating the independence of the island with many musical performances
at the “Creole in the Park” and “World Creole Music Festival”.

As for the cuisine, the
one on the Dominican island is very similar to the other parts of the
Caribbean. The most common dishes are combination between sauce and some kind
of meat. One of the traditional meals on the island in called pelua – it is
made of chicken and rise and many local roots and seasons. What is really
interesting for the people coming outside Dominica are the local fruits. They
are very exotic and are offered in any variants – row or made in juice.

For those who will love
to practice some sports while staying on the island, it will be interesting to
know that cricket is the most popular of them and that is why there are perfect
conditions for it on the island.

Great part of the island
is green oasis, which is great for hiking, and is attracting many tourists keen
on this activity. This is the best way to explore the island and its beauty.
During the walk a visitor will come across rain-forest many tropical
plantations and exotic palm trees. In fact hiking is so developed in the area
that visitors will find different systems with high or low level of difficulty.
Those of the paths which are good for beginners are very well seen and easy.
They feature many bridges and wide paths and are the best choice when you are
coming with the family even though you may consider yourself as very advanced
hiker. The intermediate section of the trails on the island includes more
mountainous parts of the land. They are very challenging at some points but
still very pleasant for crossing. The expert trails are very nice as well but
they are only accessible for professional hikers. However if you are one of
these people, you will enjoy the most gorgeous and breathtaking views over the
island from up above.

Coming back from the
forests and the trails the tourists will love to enjoy a day or more stretching
under the sun. The magic of the beaches on the island is that they are too
rocky and in case you find some nice place to lie on you will probably be alone
in the area enjoying the privacy and the romance of each others presence. The
waters are turquoise blue and the panorama is completed by the white splashing
waves, bringing freshness from the water. The only thing you will see ahead
will be the clear blue horizon.

About the Author:

Julia Dawson is a
writer, traveller and adventurer. Currently she is striving to improve her
writing skills and style. Therefore she
is searching for new sources of inspiration. Her present article is focused
around exotic tropical vacation destinations related thematic.